Sanju Samson was involved in a memorable and light-hearted fan interaction after India’s one-off T20I against Japan in Sano. A fan from Pakistan who identified himself as a Pakistani came up to Samson with a peculiar request for Abhishek Sharma, another Indian cricketer.
The exchange took place after the match as players and supporters talked around the venue. The fan tried to get Ishan Kishan's attention but it was not answered. He then looked at Samson who was coming through the area.
What followed was a brief but funny conversation that quickly reached the internet. The fan called out to Samson before saying his admiration and then asking him to call Abhishek Sharma.
Fan makes a request to Sanju Samson
The supporter told Samson, “Sanju, I love you. Call Abhishek.” The unusual request appeared to catch the India batter's attention.
Samson answered calmly and told him Abhishek was having his food and would come over after. He also reminded the fan that the match had only just finished and that the players needed some time.
“He’s eating his food. He’ll come after that. The match just ended, give us some time,” Samson said.
The interaction did not end there. The fan then disclosed another detail that made the exchange even more memorable. He said he had traveled from Pakistan and was prepared to wait to meet Abhishek.
“I will wait there, but I’m from Pakistan, I love you!” the fan said.
Cricket fans and the sport’s ability to create memorable relationships, and not just the traditional India-Pakistan rivalry, were shown in the exchange.
The moment a fan said to Sanju Samson, “𝗜’𝗺 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗣𝗮𝗸𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻 🇵🇰” 🤣😭
— Mukku (@Cric_Mukku) September 24, 2026
𝗙𝗮𝗻: Asked Ishan Kishan for an autograph, but he didn’t respond.
Then he moved to Sanju Samson.
𝗙𝗮𝗻: “Sanju, I love you. Call Abhishek.”
𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗷𝘂: “He’s having his food. He’ll come after… pic.twitter.com/r2XiKnE6CF
Pakistani Fan shows Admiration For Indian Players
India and Pakistan share one of cricket’s most closely watched rivalries and matches between the two sides attract huge audiences. But the fan’s interaction with Samson showed a different side of cricket fandom.
Instead of the rivalry, the supporter expressed his love for Samson and Abhishek Sharma openly. His travel to watch the match and attempt to meet Indian players was a unique thing to happen post-match.
Samson, on the other hand, relaxed and explained the situation rather than dismissing the request. The brief exchange between the player and supporter was rather funny.
India’s Rain-Affected T20I Against Japan
The interaction was made after India's historic T20I match with Japan in Sano. The match was affected by rain and was reduced to a five-over game, which makes it a very different game from a regular T20I.
In fact, given that there were only a few overs left, both teams had very little margin for error. India eventually secured a narrow victory when Japan made a late challenge, bringing an entertaining conclusion to the rain-affected fixture.
The match itself had some interest because Japan has become more involved in international cricket and the players would be playing against one of the world’s best cricket teams.
For India’s players, this contest also provided a chance to chat with supporters after the game. Samson’s exchange with the Pakistani fan became one of the most entertaining moments in the match.
Sanju Samson’s Fan Moment Gets Attention
Fan interactions often give a different perspective on professional cricketers, especially when they take place away from the intensity of a match. Samson's interaction with the supporter was informal, funny and centred around a simple request to meet another player.
The fan’s admission that he was from Pakistan added another layer to the interaction, given the longstanding cricketing rivalry between India and Pakistan.
And ultimately the moment was less about the rivalry and more about a cricket supporter showing his admiration for Indian players. Samson’s reply, however, brought the exchange to a friendly, relaxed nature.
As the video and details of the interaction circulated online, the unusual request and the fan's Pakistan connection made the post-match exchange stand out from the rest of India's Japan T20I campaign.
